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18.06.2008, 17:37
Israel and Hamas have come to an agreement on a ceasefire, starting on Thursday morning in the Gaza area. It won't be the first time Israel has struck such a deal, and there are few illusions about how long it might last.
21.06.2007, 09:55
Thousands of Hamas supporters have marched in Gaza to demonstrate against Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas who has accused Hamas of dividing the Palestinian territories.
25.08.2007, 03:40
A cameraman for the RT Arabic Channel has been released by Hamas militants. Mustafa Al Baid was among journalists who were filming a protest organised by Fatah supporters near the Hamas security compound in Gaza and were detained.
26.06.2009, 20:45
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Female genital mutilation, usually associated with Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia, is a growing problem in Europe. Despite criticism, the barbaric practice is thriving with more immigrants coming to Europe.
26.06.2009, 19:05
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The UN considers female circumcision torture. Human rights activists worldwide see it as a major women’s rights violation and a broader debate is needed, says Thomas Von Der Osten-Sacken from human rights NGO – WADI.
04.11.2009, 18:21
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Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah has said Hamid Karzai’s re-election was illegal and new government won’t be able to deal with corruption and terrorism in the country.
07.01.2010, 07:03
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A band festival held in New Delhi has been the perfect chance for young musicians to make a name for themselves. Afghan rock band “Kabul Dreams” speaks for the generation who wants a return to a normal, peaceful life.
03.02.2009, 06:33
This Tuesday, Russian newspapers report on China’s plans for crisis management, reveal the specifics of North Korea’s defence doctrine and explore the possibility of genocide in the Gaza Strip.
03.03.2009, 14:08
An Afghan peasant has been honoured with the state’s highest award, the Ghazi Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan State Medal, for growing saffron instead of opium in his native province of Herat.
27.10.2009, 20:01
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All negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program have failed and the option now is for Israel to launch a preemptive strike against the Islamic Republic, former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton told RT.
Published: 19 January, 2009, 09:19
India has joined the rest of the world in hoping for a lasting peace in Gaza. The force used by Israel and the large number of Palestinian civilian casualties has left many Indians in shock.
